The Daily Hawaii

11/26/2024

Have you heard? has a special hot turkey sammich on the menu… and I got the hack to get one for FREE! 🫡

All you gotta do is sign up for their rewards program and you score a free sandwich! Then, all you do is spend $1.49 on a bowl of gravy… and IT’S ON! 💯

Sandwich itself was pretty good. Definitely needs the gravy. And still holds the crown with the Eleanor. 😍

07/16/2024

Any fans of Morton's The Steakhouse? 🥩

Tomorrow and Wednesday, they're offering happy hour... ALL DAY LONG. 🍸

$10 cocktails and cheap eats all day? Who's making lunch plans to hit up Ala Moana? 🎉

05/29/2024

Today is a big day for residential construction in Hawaii. 🫡

signed Senate Bill 3202, which requires counties to adopt or amend ordinances by Dec. 31, 2026, to allow for at least two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on all residentially zoned lots. The bill also prohibits private covenants from including certain restrictions, supporting the efficient use of limited residential lands and making housing more attainable for residents. 🏡

“Housing has been and continues to be a top priority for my administration,” said Governor Green. “It’s a pretty exceptional day when we can move the needle on unlocking more housing across the state.” 🤙🏽

05/26/2024

BRAAAAAAAAH. Go to and order the chicken parm. SHE GO!!!

04/03/2024

Man. This sucks. Not a lot of people will appreciate that J’s Diner is done at SALT.

Before all the construction, before all the gentrification… J’s Diner was a stalwart on the corner of Auahi and Keawe streets.

Now one of the last OGs in the neighborhood is done. I’m crushed.

07/18/2023

Hmmm... would you?

I would. 👍🏽

07/17/2023

STARTING THIS WEEK! 📺

"Augie T's Guest List" debuts FRIDAY on KITV4!

Tune in at 12:30 p.m. for a fun conversation with Augie T, co-host Jason Genegabus and our very first guest... the one-and-only Lanai Tabura!

06/22/2023

‘Olili Waikiki, the final addition to the new Waikiki Market in the former Food Pantry space on Kuhio Avenue, is set to open to the public at 4 p.m. today.

The second floor restaurant joins Piko Kitchen + Bar, which opened in January, to celebrate Hawai‘i’s food culture with authentic yet modern interpretations of the flavors found within Hawaii's rich and unique "mixed plate" culinary landscape.

‘Olili Waikiki’s menu was created by Senior Chef Brenton Lee, with the goal of giving each dish a sense of familiarity inspired by Hawai‘i’s favorite foods and culturally diverse tastes, while also taking them to new levels of delicious creativity.

Born and raised in Hawai‘i, Lee recently served as head chef of DB Restaurant Group, overseeing its Mad Bene and DB Grill restaurants in Kapolei. He is a former executive chef of Tribeca Grill in New York City and served as chef at Manhattan's COTE Korean Steakhouse and Lupa Osteria Romana.

Some of the dishes we got to try at a media preview on Tuesday were:

>> Guava-Smoked Fish Dip with marinated ikura and Diamond Bakery soda crackers
>> Hand-Cut Beef Tartare with shoyu-cured egg yolk
>> Chili Crab Noodles with Pacific Dungeness crab, shish*to and Fresno peppers, saffron-tamale emulsion and browned-butter breadcrumbs
>> Crispy Kona Kanpachi atop charred cabbage, topped with a scallion gremolata and placed in a bowl of Portuguese bean soup
>> Molten Mango Pie with liliko‘i caramel and liliko‘i boba

‘Olili Waikiki will offer daily dinner service from 4 to 10 p.m. Visit waikikimarkethawaii.com for more details and reservations.

📸: ‘Olili Waikiki

05/11/2023

Localicious Hawaii K-12 Art and Video Contest now accepting entries

Localicious Hawaii K-12 Art and Video Contest now accepting entries March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 The Daily Hawaii K-12 students statewide are invited to participate in the Localicious Hawaii K-12 Art and Video Contest, which highlights the importance of local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. Hawaii G...

05/09/2023

NMG Network, Kīnāʻole Foundation partner to create content in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i

NMG Network, Kīnāʻole Foundation partner to create content in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i February 18, 2023March 6, 2023 The Daily Hawaii In a partnership that celebrates the language and culture of Hawaii, NMG Network and the Kīnāʻole Foundation are collaborating to create longform editorial content ...

05/09/2023

Congrats to on 75 years of business in !

I got to attend a meet and greet with the company’s CEO, as well as their chief food officer, .

Beginning this month and continuing through the year ahead, customers will be treated to new, exclusive, limited-edition Foodland 75th anniversary products from some of Hawai‘i’s favorite food and beverage brands, two brand-new — and super ‘ono — anniversary-only poke selections, and delicious offerings in the company’s delis and bakeries. Foodland has also worked with ten local artists and will share their interpretations of food, family, friends and aloha in a unique assortment of prints and merchandise. In addition, Foodland will support six Hawai‘i nonprofit organizations through its 75th anniversary community program, Together We Give: Honoring Our Founders’ Love for Hawai‘i.

Look for these Foodland 75th anniversary products, promotions and more in stores and online at Foodland.com now and throughout 2023:

• Exclusive 75th anniversary products and local brand collaborations. Foodland has partnered with some of Hawai‘i’s favorite local producers to introduce a selection of new, limited-edition offerings that honor local tastes and flavors.

• Special 75th anniversary poke selections. Foodland’s team of chefs have created two new, ‘ono poke varieties exclusively for the company’s 75th anniversary. The first to launch will be Ginger Scallion Ahi Tataki Poke, available by the pound or over warm rice in a made-to-order poke bowl beginning May 17.

• Tasty 75th anniversary deli and bakery offerings.

• Foodland exclusive 75th anniversary prints and merchandise from 10 Hawai‘i artists. Foodland asked ten Hawai‘i-based designers to share their interpretation of Food, Family, Friends & Aloha and will be making the artists’ creations available, first through a series of limited-edition prints and later through other must-have merchandise.

• 75th anniversary reusable bag. Customers can show their pride in shopping local with the latest addition to Foodland’s popular lineup of reusable bags.

05/04/2023

Inouye Elementary School assistant principal Esther Kwon wins $25K Milken Award

Inouye Elementary School assistant principal Esther Kwon wins $25K Milken Award February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 The Daily Hawaii Esther Kwon, assistant principal at Inouye Elementary School, has been honored with the prestigious Milken Award, which comes with a monetary prize of $25,000. The Milken...

05/01/2023

Hawaii Tourism Authority faces potential repeal as bill advances

Hawaii Tourism Authority faces potential repeal as bill advances February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 The Daily Hawaii One of three bills aimed at abolishing the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has advanced in the state legislature, according to a report from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. The bill, which...

04/25/2023

Hawaii legislature debates restrictions on truck bed passengers

Hawaii legislature debates restrictions on truck bed passengers February 5, 2023February 4, 2023 The Daily Hawaii The regulation of truck bed passengers has been a subject of ongoing debate and legislative action in the state of Hawaii. Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature wit...

04/22/2023

Hawaii residents see progress in balancing tourism and quality of life, survey finds

Hawaii residents see progress in balancing tourism and quality of life, survey finds February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 The Daily Hawaii Hawaii residents are increasingly optimistic about the balance between economic benefits of tourism and quality of life for residents, according to the State of Ha...

04/20/2023

New Oahu solar farm begins operations in Waiawa

New Oahu solar farm begins operations in Waiawa January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 The Daily Hawaii A new solar farm with energy storage capabilities has begun operation in Waiawa, Hawaii. The farm, which is owned and operated by Hawaiian Electric Company, has a capacity of 20 megawatts and is able to...